Innovative and Unconventional Culture in the Publishing Industry featuring David Hancock
Download MP3In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, to discuss the development of an innovative and unconventional culture in the publishing industry. David shares his intentional approach to building a remote work environment, emphasizing love, authenticity, and purpose in leadership. He details challenges overcome, such as industry acceptance, and highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships and communication among remote teams. The episode includes practical advice for CEOs on fostering a people-first culture and underscores the power of staying true to core values to achieve success and transformation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Intentional Culture: David Hancock emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining an intentional culture that aligns with the company's mission.
- Innovation in Leadership: Bringing in people with diverse backgrounds and unconventional approaches can lead to significant innovations.
- Financial Efficiency: Transitioning to a remote work environment can save substantial costs and help sustain the business.
- Employee Empowerment: Treating employees as entrepreneurs and making them feel part of the larger mission fosters dedication and innovation.
- Persistence: Staying true to your vision and mission, even when facing industry resistance, is crucial for long-term success.
QUOTES
- “Are you staying on purpose?” – An essential question for leaders about maintaining intentionality.
- “It's about fostering resilience, connection, and growth.” – Emphasizing the importance of a supportive learning culture.
- “You've got to keep focused on your original goal, and that's serving your client base.” – On overcoming challenges and staying true to your mission.
- “If you can get past that imposter syndrome, that's when the magic happens.” – On the importance of perseverance in the face of doubt.
- “Love on your people and watch what starts to happen.” – Highlighting the impact of caring for employees on company success.
Learn more about Darrell and Larry:
Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/
Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/
Connect and learn more about David Hancock and his works.
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